High Wind Warning Issued for East Laramie County; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected

Source: NOAA · East Laramie County

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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for East Laramie County, effective from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening, with gusts reaching 65 mph.

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Record type
High Wind Warning
Affected area
East Laramie County
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Cheyenne WY

Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Laramie County.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for East Laramie County. The warning is in effect from 2:00 PM MST on Tuesday, February 24, until 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25.

Affected Areas

This weather alert specifically impacts East Laramie County in Wyoming.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. A High Wind Warning indicates that sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger are expected, which can lead to property damage. Travel will be hazardous for light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers, due to strong cross winds.

Expected Conditions

West winds between 30 to 40 mph are expected, with gusts reaching as high as 65 mph. These peak gusts are most likely to occur on Wednesday.

Timeline

The warning begins at 2:00 PM MST this afternoon and is scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday. Forecasters expect a lull in the strongest winds tonight, where west winds may drop below 25 MPH for several hours before intensifying again.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for East Laramie County, effective from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening, with gusts reaching 65 mph.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects East Laramie County. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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